Don't miss my NEW course The Art Within. In it, we cover more watercolor fundamentals, drills, and practice. We also discuss finding your own creative style and how to get into "flow state" for optimal creative mindset. Check it out: www.jennarainey.com/the-art-within // If you want more monthly watercolor tutorials, check out my Patreon! I offer ad-free tutorials, Patreon-exclusive tutorials each month, and live art classes. Check it out here: www.jennarainey.com/patreon
I learned SOO much from this workshop! I can't wait to watch all of your videos (and then jump on Patreon!) One thing I would love to see you address is how things might be different for lefties. For example, I struggled with making the 'teardrop' shape, until I realized that I needed to work in the opposite direction. Once I started 'pulling' the brush towards me rather than 'pushing' the brush away, they came out beautifully! I'm sure there are other lefty hints that I am missing too. Whatever the case, your videos have been so helpful!
So glad I found you! You are an amazing teacher! I’m 72 and retired police. I finally have time to pursue my love for watercolor painting. I watched the entire video and learned so much. Thank you!
Ciao from Italy. Do you know that feeling... when you're about to cry of joy? Yes, this si me right now. I'm the equivalent of a child in front of a Christmas tree, eyes wide open, open mouth, and an amazing sense of gratitude for this video and channel. I'm almost 50. I've always wanted to learn everything about watercolor, but I'm repeating the same mantra since the beginning of times: "I cannot draw". False statement of a lifetime. I collected watercolors and brushes during the years, but I get depress every time I try. My negative mantra kicks in right on time, and I put the colors away till the next time. Your gentle and precise videos are keeping me on track with my practice. THANK YOU! Thank you for awakening my inner artist, and bringing joy into my life.
Another comment that made my eyes water 😍😓💚 I'm 50 as well and I'm sad that I never pursued art as a career., its what I was meant to do since I was a child! I've always felt I need classes (i do!) or art school but just never went for it..for a variety of reasons.. done with excuses now... let's do this!!!
Jenna, thank you so much for your generosity and commitment to those who long to learn to watercolor. You’ve just made it possible for those of us who can’t afford these classes, who don’t have the means or ability to get to a local class or for a variety of reasons cannot make local classes happen for themselves. I spent a fortune of classes years ago and got nowhere but frustrated. Now I’m in my 60’s, am a bed-ridden paraplegic who cannot go anywhere but a doctor’s appointment via medical transport because I cannot bear the pain of riding in a vehicle without being in my power chair with my legs stretched straight out in front of me. Now I can pick up a brush, get out my paints and watercolor paper and apply what you are going to teach me- at my own pace and physical capabilities- in my own bed! I’ve been watching your tutorials for awhile now and am inspired to get going again. It’s always been a dream of mine to watercolor and now, because of your generosity and cohesive teaching style, that dream will come true. Your tutorials can take me where I cannot go. Thank you from a very grateful heart!👩🏻🎨🖌🎨 ♥️
You go girl! It's so great that you don't let any physical impairment stop you from the joy of painting! When we need to express ourselves, we'll find a way! When I've seen people who have no use of their limbs even use their feet or mouth to paint, this tells me how important it is for us to do our art! So great that Jenna has done this video! ❤️
Jenny, I have just turned 70 and wanted to start painting as a hobby. I have watched this video through with the greatest pleasure and wanted to thank you for making it so much fun to watch and learn. Thank you so so much. With best wishes. Lorraine
I really do not understand people. Why would anyone give all of your hard work, effort, and generosity a thumbs down? Some people must get a little bump of dopamine by being negative. You rock Jenna. As a fellow musician, I appreciate the music theory analogy! Hugs from New Orleans.
@@alvirosy - well, if you couldn't hear or see what was being taught, or there was too many umms and aahs (most folk don't bother to edit and that's so irritating). So if you're going to make a video - free or otherwise - the basics have to be covered. Otherwise it's big thumbs down :)
What a lovely surprise…I am a senior with mobility problems and have a desire to paint! Your kindness in sharing your many many tips, with a delightful commentary , is so generous! Thank you so much!
I just paid $55 for a 'complete beginner water color guide' that was USELESS. it seemed more than what a beginner (me) can grasp. THANK YOU for this !! for free even! I am so thankful you made this video. 🤗😊
So here’s a funny story. I took out some books on watercolor from my local library this week because I have watched a lot of planner TH-camrs paint with water color and I wanted to learn how. Today I watched a video by Karyna Loves to Plan and she mentioned your channel. I looked at your description and saw the book that you wrote and went to check it out. Lo and behold it was one of the books I checked out from the library. It’s fate I tell you!!! Love this video and thank you so much for providing this resource to newcomers to the creative and art world like me.
Hi Jenna... I am a mother of two kids.. Started a high pressured, high stressed work while juggling to be a mom to my two kids. I always wanted to learn painting with watercolour, and this video was so good and educational. For you taking the time to provide detailed step by step for someone like me, I truly appreciate it. Painting using watercolour for me is a getaway from all digital things I do at work. This video definitely will give me confident to start this hobby of mine. Thank you. By the way love all the way from Malaysia ❤️🇲🇾
"Mental muscle".."Muscle memory"...This was the BEST online tutorial on how to water paint EVER.... As a long-time chef, everything is MUSCLE MEMORY, every chop every stir everything! Having found art in my life after my adult child death, I dove in with no idea what I was doing, only that I HAD TO DO IT. My first pieces were watercolor, then acrylic, then acrylic pours, then inks then encaustic wax! I yearned to learn and will forever...you filled that bill, thank you so very much!!!!!🤗 P. S. This video is not long enough!!!! The bit about holding, painting with the brushes, OMGOSH I would love more of that!!! I am sure I can transfer that knowledge to my wax, encaustic painting work...your amazing!!!
I am a middle school art teacher, new to watercolor. I bought your book 15 minute projects and it is the absolute best money I have ever spent. So straightforward and simple, yet incredibly informative... thank you!!!
This is probably the most detailed and well explained watercolour course I've taken. Thank you for your generosity offering tips that work for you, and doing things slowly so we can appreciate what you are doing and better understand it. And thank you so much for putting this course free!
Thank you so much for holding my hand all along this beginner tutorial ! When I started a few weeks ago, I thought the wreath was out of my reach... but I painted one yesterday ! Room for improvement of course but still... very happy I've found your channel ! Let's carry on for more adventures !
The leaf and C curve stem at 1:15 ish is giving me soooo much joy. I'm a fairly new watercolor painter and I've struggled with leaves and stems. I love this tutorial and your teaching style. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you, just reviewing lessons from years ago, and already l have learned so much more. Want to add that l am 80 years old and decided to try watercolour again. On pension really appreciate your free course. Thank you
Well, YOU and this video really saved my life. I am doing small and sporadic art classes for a retirement home here in Santa Fe, NM and there have been multiple requests for watercolor instruction. Because watercolor is not my personal medium, I felt a bit lost. So, like everyone else these days, I looked on YOU-tube for some information....and there you were...pouring out every fundamental beginners need to succeed...and I learned a lot myself. Today is the class and because of you I feel completely preparred and confident about my presentation. Besides being incredibly informative I would also like to compliment you. You are a very pretty, lovely young lady with a very easy way about you. All I can say is THANK YOU!!!!
Thank you for Sharing your knowledge in Water colour painting . I have Studied art for a while in College. And I love the Way you show how to use Water Colours. 😮 Abd the blends of Colours makes it look So easy. Thanks.
Thank You Thank You Thank You for these amazing videos!!! I am a complete beginner that has always loved Watercolor but no artistic ability. Have tried before with no luck. An artist friend who follows you recommended you. You break it down so well!! So appreciate you making the videos available to everyone! I have also purchased two of your books and they are beautiful!! It will take me lots of practice and watching the videos over and over but I find it so relaxing and easy to follow, love the circles and trying the flowers and leaves. Again you are so amazing and so very giving to share your amazing talent!! Very Grateful! Thank you again!! 😊❤️
Stopped the video at first cause it was "too long". Eventually watched it and every minute is worth it. Thank you so much for all those tips. Loved it!
Jenna, your generosity is beyond anything I’ve ever seen or experienced! This over an hour video was so fun to watch and you make the most gorgeous leaves! I will be getting your book and becoming one of your Patreon’s. Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing this for free. It's the best basic guide for total beginners like me who happily received a starter kit but did not know how to use it. Learning new skills during lockdown now! Your explanations are clear and easy to follow. Pace is excellent, and you've packed so many gold nuggets into this one video.
Got the same palate today. Very pleased with it. I like how much space you get. Still need to decide on what colours to get, how many, tube size and brand. Thanks for the pointers! Great video!
This is amazing. You covered so much and you did it so well. I've recently started water color painting, my mom liked to do it and I always liked it. After she passed away, I kinda took it up. I've been rushing and this gives me so much to consider. Thank you so much for this ❤
This is, by far, the best watercolor video tutorial I've watched aince I started. Been engaged in watercolor for months but always end up frustrated because I extremely felt something was missing, and that is, the basics! 😂 and am so glad this video considers beginners like me, who is a total neophyte in watercolor. Teacher, thank you so much for this video. Am watching this each day in segments so that I can have a good grasp of your lessons. What a beautiful way to serve humanity. I admire you for being a great, amazing teacher!!! 😊💕💞❤❤❤💕💞
What a FANTASTIC class! I am a ceramic artist who is very challenged when it comes to painting. In a short time you taught me so much!! I feel much more confident and had so much fun with these tutorials!!
This was such a Fabulous explanation for a beginner! I am 74 & just bought my first set of watercolor & brushes. Your’s was the first class I attempted to follow along. Thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge & talent! 💕
I invested in myself and bought some paint supplies and I’ve been watching your videos non stop for the last few weeks, my supplies come in today and I’m SO excited!
I’m so happy I found you on TH-cam. I’m relatively new to watercolor. I have the paints you’ve mentioned. I realized early on to get the best paints and papers I could afford. My sweet heart sister helped me with that a few years ago. I needed to find you sooner but I did. Enjoy watching and learning from you. Thank you.
I greatly appreciate this extensive video. For me personally seeing all of it together helped me more than any of the short task based videos I have watch over the past year. It helps to understand why I need to practice certain things because you not only tell us, but show us the why. I am looking forward to watching the other 19 videos in this series. Thank you for being so dedicated to helping all of us learn and gain confidence with watercolors.
What a blessing you are Jenna. Thank you so much for spending your precious time to do this for all who can’t afford to take a class but want badly to learn. You are so fun and such a delight to hang out with this way. I’m old and never thought I would ever be able to accomplish learning watercolor painting. You inspired me so much I bought your book a little while ago and am so excited to try this with you. Much love and GOD bless you my dear. ❤️
Candi, I was going to leave almost this exact same message! I am just so swept away with Jenna and her giving heart! Stay blessed, both you and Jenna! Much love...
Thank you for providing this for free on TH-cam, i learned a lot, even tough I'm not a beginner anymore. Water color is such a fun and versatile medium, but hard to handle. I added it to my techniques, and is starting to become a favourite.
I bought your book a couple of years ago and was hooked for a few weeks. then i somehow lost touch with watercolor (impatience and a lot to do at work) but discovering your youtube channel inspired me to get back into watercoloring. thank you, jenna!
This is probably one of the best painting tutorials that I have ever seen! Thanks for sharing all this information in a very easy way to follow and the inspiration to try watercolors.
Thank you, Jenna. This is the most truly inspiring and informational video on Watercolor I have ever had the privilege of viewing. I am recovering from a stroke, and have taken up watercolor painting as part of my therapy. Am so glad I found your channel!
This was an awesome video. I paused and practiced and in the end made my first ever wreath. An afternoon well spent. Thankyou so much for this video ❤️
thank you for this! i'm younger and don't have my own means to attend classes that teach things like this, so this video was very helpful. i've recently become somewhat obsessed with watercolor (and am looking at it as an option for my future) so this video was a great guide and taught me a lot of things i didn't know!
I’m a mother of two young adults and one teenager and a former elementary art teacher. I’m just wishing you well with your passion and think it’s wonderful that you’re considering art/painting as endeavor for your future…best of luck, follow your dreams!
I’m literally 30 seconds in yet I’m so excited to be taught about this, I’ve suddenly grown a massive interest in watercolour art and want to become an expert at it one day. I believe this will really help me on my journey, thank you.
I'm 46 years old, and haven't painted since I was about 19. You just made me excited about it again. You're not just a beautiful artist, but a great teacher. Thank you!
I bought some watercolor supplies awhile back and have been trying to practice techniques from others on TH-cam. Yours is the BEST I have found that answers all my questions. I appreciate that you have shown the location of each segment too so that we can stop and practice each exercise. Your tips on how to hold the brush has really made a difference for me. Thank you sooo much Jenna!
You do beautiful work. I have bought tons of watercolor supplies and afraid to get started, so I have been watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
Jenna, you’re a great teacher! Your outlook as to people’s abilities is realistic generous, and you make this sometimes difficult kind of painting fun and not to be afraid of doing! THANKS for sharing your experience!
Wow ! Am I ever so grateful for stumbling upon your phenomenal tutorial. You have an amazing ability to teach this form of art and I'm so enthused about starting after many years of procrastination. I was originally inspired by my daughter's best friend at university who has just given up her full time job as an engineer of 25 yrs, turning her attention to a full time water colour artist. Then I found you Jenna and now I am hooked to see it's possible! Thanks again for your generosity from Denmark?
Watching first to have an idea & get supplies 🎨 together then will watch again to paint along with you … So nice 👍 to do this from the comfort of my home with a tea 🫖 & puppy 🐶 makes a lovely afternoon 😊
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This video really is gold, I thank you very much for taking the time and effort to record it for free for all of us. Thanks a lot!
the fact that on youtube most of the things are free and the thing about youtube is thhat you can wacht waterever you want. i love youtube and i hope you guys to
Just started painting with Watercolours. Doing Christmas tags and cards. Loving it so much, but very new and so much to learn. You are very articulate in your teaching. I am excited to watch to the end.
Wow - thank you - recently retired and have never pursued any "art", but have always wanted to. Am attending a group where we are exploring different techniques and mediums. However, must admit that I have become entranced by watercolour. Hoping to continue my exploration of watercolour further and I am sure that your tutorials will guide and enhance my journey. Again, many thanks.
OMG thank you so much!! I started painting with watercolours about two years ago and all my knowledge is based on youtube videos and yours is by far the best I've seen so far!
This video is really of great help and guidance for beginners right from holding the brush from blending and bleeding the colours to make a beautiful painting with the techniques shown. I truly appreciate and thank for taking the time to put up this video for free.
Thank you Jenna for your TH-cam videos. I am rather new to watercolor and I can’t tell you how happy I am to find your Complete Guide to Watercolor video. It’s just what I needed! I started an intro into watercolor class yesterday. Even though I’ve used watercolor off and on for a few years I’ve realized I need to start completely over because there is so much I need to learn. Your channel has me excited to get started again! So a huge thank you!!!
I really appreciate & enjoyed your video! I’ve been wanting to get into watercolors for a zillion years. I’m 65 and have been ordering supplies the last few years. I’m going to give it a try. I’m very excited. I grow a lot of flowers so I’m hoping that gives me a good start. I love your casual style of teaching and sense of humor. Yes we are BFFs!
Hi Jenna, I just want to say thank you for sharing all the tips, tools and tricks to paint magic with watercolor. I am also selftaught, trying to get info and practice out of books and internet for years now and still a beginner and lot to learn. Its really nice to have all the important basics in one video, it gives confirmation but also everything comes together, reminding me what and how to practise. I love your videos, your explanation is clear, fun and easy to follow, it also gives a peace of mind. I subscribed on your website for the free ebook but I also bought your 'Everyday Watercolor'- book. Im planning to practice everyday in October, making it a watercolor month. I just noticed your video is already 2 years old, wished I discovered it sooner :) Greetings from the Netherlands
Thank you so much Jenna! I started painting with oil paints as a teenager and I’m quite detail oriented. I’ve been wanting to do looser painting with watercolors but find myself reverting back to detail and I get frustrated. You video is teaching me to relax and go with the flow, literally. Thank you for making this available to us all! Blessings to you!
I just found you on utube and started watching this video and so excited to finally find what I have been searching for ! No formal education, or training , just some classes from an artist, books and continually searching for a teacher just like you. Can’t wait to continue watching your instructional videos and more. Thank you!
@@JennaRaineyChannel I just purchased the Course " The Art Within" getting started to watch. I sent you an email, but no response - cannot reset my password.
Hi Jenna, I was able to reset my password. I have to say, thank you so much for who you are and how you explain everything as I am just beginning to watch the Course. I am so grateful for you - I am in tears as for so long I have felt this passion within. I have this creativity within me that I felt was not possible to surface. When I put the brush in hand put the paint on the brush, I look within and I am at Peace. and so much more !! I am beginning to watch your elements of sketching now. Thank you, Rita
Dear Jenna, I have been looking for a tutorial, that would explain technical details to me. Thank you so much for this! It’s very helpful for a beginner like me. And it makes me want to paint even more.
You're incredible! I tried so many other videos to teach me how to paint and you're the only good one I have found that properly explains and shows techniques and tricks. Thank you so much!
I have just started your classes and they are really wonderful. Thank you SO MUCH for putting this out there for us all--it is a great joy to work on watercoloring, especially during a pandemic, and we are all grateful for your generosity!
BEST. ART TEACHER. EVER. 🥰 This is the most relaxing (& informative) 2 hours I believe I've ever spent. Thank you. 53/F, just getting into watercolor as a hobby, former photographer, so I'm already comfortable with composition & color theory. I really just needed better techniques, quality supplies & to watch someone paint while they explained the process better. You're so funny, chill & patient. Can't wait to watch more of your videos. I'll bet you were a lot of fun in your classes.
Thank you for this! Your time that you put into this video was such a gift! I'm still struggling with the flowers, but I think that's a lake of water after watching you paint the wreath. Very helpful to watch you paint.
I thought almost 2 hours would be overwhelming to watch but this was so relaxing and inspiring and informative 😍 wow, just wow ☺️ thank you so much You‘re a great teacher 😊
Just completed this. I am so excited and ready to learn. You are amazing!! Plan to go back through in segments with supplies ready and actually do the exercises. So grateful for this opportunity!
Just finished your video and was very pleased. The simplicity of process you show is great. I am an oil painter who wants to relax in style so I am giving watercolor a try. I believe this will do it. Thanks so much, your video is a winner, not only for an experienced painter but for new people wanting to get into painting.
Hi Jenna, I found your TH-cam channel a few days ago and love what you do. I watched the whole of this video and learnt so much. I enjoy drawing animals in pastel but have always loved the thought of painting flowers. I, like you, tried acrylics but felt them to be too heavy and the paint didn’t give me the effect I was looking for. When I watched your watercolour flowers they were exactly what I wanted to achieve, delicate and such lovely soft effects with the bleeding of the colours, beautiful! Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge with us! I bought your book on Amazon and that arrived yesterday. I’m excited to learn! The tips about taking your time and not getting frustrated or being hard on yourself we’re very helpful too. Thank you. I’m managing 25 + years of ME/chronic Fatigue Syndrome which is tough but, praise the Lord, I’m steadily improving! ! Like you said, learning to paint takes a great deal of patience and kindness to oneself, which I don’t find easy, so thank you, you’ve helped me to remember to not get disheartened and take everything slowly. Improvement in anything takes time and as you say, we can’t rush things. I felt I was led to your site. I love God too. Keep doing what you do so well :)!
Oh Jenna, this is soo cool! Thank you so much for putting this up for everyone to watch, and even including your very informative E-book! That's a great gift! And: I really love your calm and nice way of explaining things. Really enjoying my evening with your course.
Unbelievable! I've put off learning watercolour for the reason I think many of us do - the rep that it's so hard to learn! But I realized I just need to learn some basic info & techniques for use in my mixed media. I'm only 12 mins into your vid and I'm feeling so grateful for the clear (and humorous!) instructions and tips. I will share this with my other procrastinating MM art buddies! Thank you, Jenna 😊🎨
I think you are missing the basics of water in watercolor for a true beginner. This is actually a bit more of an intermediate lesson session, in my opinion. A lot of people abandon watercolor because of the frustration of dealing with water. I was very lucky to study watercolor in Italy when I lived there. The water is the number one component to master for painting. The first thing we learned was how to control, add and remove water and WHY. We had to identify absorption on different substrates. We did this at first using only blue paint and nothing else (so we would not be distracted by color). We learned three different ways to add water to our work and why - dipping a brush into a jar of water - using a spray bottle to keep the paint pallet from drying out, using a squirt bottle to add water directly to a wash without muddying the wash. We spent more time on that part of our learning before we moved on to color theory and technique, because we would not get the results we needed if we did not understand the essentials of water.
That's rather interesting, and as much as I love Ms Jenna, and so appreciative of her generosity because she has given so much time and effort to teaching, and a person can learn a lot from her generous freebies on here. I tend to think you are exactly right. As a complete beginner, I found myself getting confused and rather in a state of information overload with her on the whole aspect of color theory and composition. I think you a re exactly right with learning about how the water works, how it moves on the paper. Perhaps, not delving so much into colors at first would be helpful. However, I can also see that much of that aspect would probably only be accomplished with a whole lot of practice. I was also discouraged with the whole aspect of using expensive papers for practice, though I could understand her reasoning for using the quality expensive stuff, for a beginner, it is going to take a Lot of practice with the water and making many mistakes and simply playing to learn. You are going to use up a LOT of paper. I checked and the brand she recommends is at a cost of about 2 dollars American per page!!! That's just way more than I could afford for simple play and practice. I do appreciate her, and still can learn so much from watching her videos. This is invaluable information and lessons that she gives so freely!!!
Interesting, I think I'll look for some exercises focused on that thanks. I took an apprenticeship professionally and it's impossible to overstate the importance of mastery over the fundamentals.
@@I.M.SofaKingdom even those who have experience are firever learners, it's also great to see how others develop their course if you want to develop your own (I'm replying for the OP because the answers seem obvious to me). Going back to basics is always good, even after decades of studies, no matter the fields and stydying with different teachers will only make you wiser
Recently renewed my interest in watercolors and have been cruising TH-cam for how-to videos. Very informative with valuable tips, especially for a beginner. Thank you for sharing with us.
After watching ONE (this) video, eye MUST subscribe! Don't know if it has anything being a Gemini, but it's difficult to choose the meal eye want to eat from a restaurant's menu, what eye want to draw, which yoga channel to subscribe to and which artist to follow. BUT, Jenna has this natural nurturing energy to her; soft spoken, uses words that are easy to digest and that sticks for someone who's second language is English which to me translates to patience and we can ALL use patient teachers upon learning ANYTHING new. Thank YOU Jenna Rainey for leveling up the Collective in the forms that you do and have yet to discover. Blessings to you and yours, from New Orleans.
Don't miss my NEW course The Art Within. In it, we cover more watercolor fundamentals, drills, and practice. We also discuss finding your own creative style and how to get into "flow state" for optimal creative mindset. Check it out: www.jennarainey.com/the-art-within // If you want more monthly watercolor tutorials, check out my Patreon! I offer ad-free tutorials, Patreon-exclusive tutorials each month, and live art classes. Check it out here: www.jennarainey.com/patreon
The color theory and the need for balance. That's helped me understand what's wrong with my paintings. Thanks a lot....
Thank you, just starting my journey 😊
Thanks for explaining the brush strokes and all the tips and tricks that go along with it.
I learned SOO much from this workshop! I can't wait to watch all of your videos (and then jump on Patreon!) One thing I would love to see you address is how things might be different for lefties. For example, I struggled with making the 'teardrop' shape, until I realized that I needed to work in the opposite direction. Once I started 'pulling' the brush towards me rather than 'pushing' the brush away, they came out beautifully! I'm sure there are other lefty hints that I am missing too. Whatever the case, your videos have been so helpful!
Thanks for the help
*Free 1 hr video?! Free E-book Guide?!!! THIS WOMAN DESERVES THE WORLD.*
Aw thanks! Glad you appreciate it!
So glad I found you! You are an amazing teacher! I’m 72 and retired police. I finally have time to pursue my love for watercolor painting. I watched the entire video and learned so much. Thank you!
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The fact that you can get this for free on TH-cam- I really appreciate you for putting this publicly. Thank you!
You’re welcome! ❤️
EXACTLY! Thank you! You are amazing!
It got me. Unbelievable!!
I had to subscribe immediately
Thank you so much!
@@JennaRaineyChannel 💜
Ciao from Italy. Do you know that feeling... when you're about to cry of joy? Yes, this si me right now. I'm the equivalent of a child in front of a Christmas tree, eyes wide open, open mouth, and an amazing sense of gratitude for this video and channel. I'm almost 50.
I've always wanted to learn everything about watercolor, but I'm repeating the same mantra since the beginning of times: "I cannot draw". False statement of a lifetime. I collected watercolors and brushes during the years, but I get depress every time I try. My negative mantra kicks in right on time, and I put the colors away till the next time. Your gentle and precise videos are keeping me on track with my practice.
THANK YOU! Thank you for awakening my inner artist, and bringing joy into my life.
VERY SWEET, thank you so much for sharing. I am so happy to hear my channel is inspiring you and helping with your watercolor journey! ❤️
Another comment that made my eyes water 😍😓💚 I'm 50 as well and I'm sad that I never pursued art as a career., its what I was meant to do since I was a child! I've always felt I need classes (i do!) or art school but just never went for it..for a variety of reasons.. done with excuses now... let's do this!!!
Awww this is so wonderful! Only 32 but I feel the same way!
I just want to put pictures on my wall that don't look like a first grader did them!
Jenna, thank you so much for your generosity and commitment to those who long to learn to watercolor. You’ve just made it possible for those of us who can’t afford these classes, who don’t have the means or ability to get to a local class or for a variety of reasons cannot make local classes happen for themselves. I spent a fortune of classes years ago and got nowhere but frustrated. Now I’m in my 60’s, am a bed-ridden paraplegic who cannot go anywhere but a doctor’s appointment via medical transport because I cannot bear the pain of riding in a vehicle without being in my power chair with my legs stretched straight out in front of me. Now I can pick up a brush, get out my paints and watercolor paper and apply what you are going to teach me- at my own pace and physical capabilities- in my own bed! I’ve been watching your tutorials for awhile now and am inspired to get going again. It’s always been a dream of mine to watercolor and now, because of your generosity and cohesive teaching style, that dream will come true. Your tutorials can take me where I cannot go. Thank you from a very grateful heart!👩🏻🎨🖌🎨 ♥️
Susan, you’re such a resilient person 🙏 God bless you
Susan, you are an inspiration! All the very best to you as you undertake your watercolour journey ❤️
Blessings to both you & Jenna! We do appreciate her skills so much. Thanks for sharing.
Susan ! You are amazing. So true. More Power to you from India . Jenna thankyou so much for the wonderful classes.
You go girl! It's so great that you don't let any physical impairment stop you from the joy of painting! When we need to express ourselves, we'll find a way! When I've seen people who have no use of their limbs even use their feet or mouth to paint, this tells me how important it is for us to do our art! So great that Jenna has done this video! ❤️
Jenny, I have just turned 70 and wanted to start painting as a hobby. I have watched this video through with the greatest pleasure and wanted to thank you for making it so much fun to watch and learn. Thank you so so much. With best wishes.
Lorraine
I am 71 and my husband id 76 and this video was most helpful in the beginning of our journey now into watercolor.
I really do not understand people. Why would anyone give all of your hard work, effort, and generosity a thumbs down? Some people must get a little bump of dopamine by being negative. You rock Jenna. As a fellow musician, I appreciate the music theory analogy! Hugs from New Orleans.
Aw Barbara! Thanks for the love and encouragement! I appreciate you! ❤️
Ikr? How could somebody give a thumb down to any free tutorial video :')
@@alvirosy - well, if you couldn't hear or see what was being taught, or there was too many umms and aahs (most folk don't bother to edit and that's so irritating).
So if you're going to make a video - free or otherwise - the basics have to be covered. Otherwise it's big thumbs down :)
Or - thumbs down can be from the envies competition!
There are people who are just negative. Bad for them
You have no idea how much finding your tutorials has contributed to my recovery from a very dark place. Thank you.
What a lovely surprise…I am a senior with mobility problems and have a desire to paint! Your kindness
in sharing your many many tips, with a delightful commentary , is so generous! Thank you so much!
I just paid $55 for a 'complete beginner water color guide' that was USELESS. it seemed more than what a beginner (me) can grasp. THANK YOU for this !! for free even! I am so thankful you made this video. 🤗😊
So here’s a funny story. I took out some books on watercolor from my local library this week because I have watched a lot of planner TH-camrs paint with water color and I wanted to learn how. Today I watched a video by Karyna Loves to Plan and she mentioned your channel. I looked at your description and saw the book that you wrote and went to check it out. Lo and behold it was one of the books I checked out from the library. It’s fate I tell you!!! Love this video and thank you so much for providing this resource to newcomers to the creative and art world like me.
Haha! Oh that's great! Well I am so glad you enjoyed my video and book, I appreciate your kindness!
Hi Jenna... I am a mother of two kids.. Started a high pressured, high stressed work while juggling to be a mom to my two kids. I always wanted to learn painting with watercolour, and this video was so good and educational. For you taking the time to provide detailed step by step for someone like me, I truly appreciate it. Painting using watercolour for me is a getaway from all digital things I do at work. This video definitely will give me confident to start this hobby of mine. Thank you. By the way love all the way from Malaysia ❤️🇲🇾
This is such an excellent video, so informative. Well paced, complete and explained so simply. Thanks
"Mental muscle".."Muscle memory"...This was the BEST online tutorial on how to water paint EVER.... As a long-time chef, everything is MUSCLE MEMORY, every chop every stir everything! Having found art in my life after my adult child death, I dove in with no idea what I was doing, only that I HAD TO DO IT. My first pieces were watercolor, then acrylic, then acrylic pours, then inks then encaustic wax! I yearned to learn and will forever...you filled that bill, thank you so very much!!!!!🤗
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This video is not long enough!!!!
The bit about holding, painting with the brushes, OMGOSH I would love more of that!!!
I am sure I can transfer that knowledge to my wax, encaustic painting work...your amazing!!!
I am a middle school art teacher, new to watercolor. I bought your book 15 minute projects and it is the absolute best money I have ever spent. So straightforward and simple, yet incredibly informative... thank you!!!
This is probably the most detailed and well explained watercolour course I've taken. Thank you for your generosity offering tips that work for you, and doing things slowly so we can appreciate what you are doing and better understand it. And thank you so much for putting this course free!
Thank you so much for holding my hand all along this beginner tutorial ! When I started a few weeks ago, I thought the wreath was out of my reach... but I painted one yesterday ! Room for improvement of course but still... very happy I've found your channel ! Let's carry on for more adventures !
The leaf and C curve stem at 1:15 ish is giving me soooo much joy. I'm a fairly new watercolor painter and I've struggled with leaves and stems. I love this tutorial and your teaching style. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you, just reviewing lessons from years ago, and already l have learned so much more. Want to add that l am 80 years old and decided to try watercolour again. On pension really appreciate your free course. Thank you
Well, YOU and this video really saved my life. I am doing small and sporadic art classes for a retirement home here in Santa Fe, NM and there have been multiple requests for watercolor instruction. Because watercolor is not my personal medium, I felt a bit lost. So, like everyone else these days, I looked on YOU-tube for some information....and there you were...pouring out every fundamental beginners need to succeed...and I learned a lot myself. Today is the class and because of you I feel completely preparred and confident about my presentation. Besides being incredibly informative I would also like to compliment you. You are a very pretty, lovely young lady with a very easy way about you. All I can say is THANK YOU!!!!
Aw Mary! Thanks for all the love. I'm glad this video helped you! 💕
A real blessing and wealth of helpful tips and techniques. I wanted the basics and here they are!
This Is probably the best video for beginners ever made. And it's also asmr
Yuuuup definitely water cup ASMR 🥛 🎨
Thank you for Sharing your knowledge in Water colour painting . I have Studied art for a while in College. And I love the Way you show how to use Water Colours. 😮 Abd the blends of Colours makes it look So easy. Thanks.
Thank You Thank You Thank You for these amazing videos!!! I am a complete beginner that has always loved Watercolor but no artistic ability. Have tried before with no luck. An artist friend who follows you recommended you. You break it down so well!! So appreciate you making the videos available to everyone! I have also purchased two of your books and they are beautiful!! It will take me lots of practice and watching the videos over and over but I find it so relaxing and easy to follow, love the circles and trying the flowers and leaves. Again you are so amazing and so very giving to share your amazing talent!!
Very Grateful!
Thank you again!! 😊❤️
Aw I am so happy this was helpful for you!! 💕
THANK YOU for talking about choosing synthetic brushes to avoid harming animals. I LOVE YOU!
Stopped the video at first cause it was "too long". Eventually watched it and every minute is worth it. Thank you so much for all those tips. Loved it!
Jenna, your generosity is beyond anything I’ve ever seen or experienced! This over an hour video was so fun to watch and you make the most gorgeous leaves! I will be getting your book and becoming one of your Patreon’s. Thank you so much!
Thank you for sharing this for free. It's the best basic guide for total beginners like me who happily received a starter kit but did not know how to use it. Learning new skills during lockdown now! Your explanations are clear and easy to follow. Pace is excellent, and you've packed so many gold nuggets into this one video.
Glad it was helpful!
Got the same palate today. Very pleased with it. I like how much space you get. Still need to decide on what colours to get, how many, tube size and brand. Thanks for the pointers! Great video!
Thank you! I just dug out my old watercolors and ordered paper so finding your class was just the kick I needed .
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This is amazing.
You covered so much and you did it so well.
I've recently started water color painting, my mom liked to do it and I always liked it.
After she passed away, I kinda took it up. I've been rushing and this gives me so much to consider. Thank you so much for this ❤
This is, by far, the best watercolor video tutorial I've watched aince I started. Been engaged in watercolor for months but always end up frustrated because I extremely felt something was missing, and that is, the basics! 😂 and am so glad this video considers beginners like me, who is a total neophyte in watercolor. Teacher, thank you so much for this video. Am watching this each day in segments so that I can have a good grasp of your lessons. What a beautiful way to serve humanity. I admire you for being a great, amazing teacher!!! 😊💕💞❤❤❤💕💞
What a beautiful comment 💛 she's my new teacher too!
What a FANTASTIC class! I am a ceramic artist who is very challenged when it comes to painting. In a short time you taught me so much!! I feel much more confident and had so much fun with these tutorials!!
OMG I cannot wait to do this class. So many skills in ONE video is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you for this gem!
This was such a Fabulous explanation for a beginner! I am 74 & just bought my first set of watercolor & brushes. Your’s was the first class I attempted to follow along. Thank you SO much for sharing your knowledge & talent! 💕
I invested in myself and bought some paint supplies and I’ve been watching your videos non stop for the last few weeks, my supplies come in today and I’m SO excited!
Can you share about the details of your paint supplies, please ?
I’m so happy I found you on TH-cam. I’m relatively new to watercolor. I have the paints you’ve mentioned. I realized early on to get the best paints and papers I could afford. My sweet heart sister helped me with that a few years ago.
I needed to find you sooner but I did. Enjoy watching and learning from you.
Thank you.
I greatly appreciate this extensive video. For me personally seeing all of it together helped me more than any of the short task based videos I have watch over the past year. It helps to understand why I need to practice certain things because you not only tell us, but show us the why. I am looking forward to watching the other 19 videos in this series. Thank you for being so dedicated to helping all of us learn and gain confidence with watercolors.
I'm finally getting around to watching this all the way through. What a great gift this is. Thank you for sharing it.
What a blessing you are Jenna. Thank you so much for spending your precious time to do this for all who can’t afford to take a class but want badly to learn. You are so fun and such a delight to hang out with this way. I’m old and never thought I would ever be able to accomplish learning watercolor painting. You inspired me so much I bought your book a little while ago and am so excited to try this with you. Much love and GOD bless you my dear. ❤️
You said perfectly all of what was in my heart and thoughts exactly about Jenna and this course!!
Candi, I was going to leave almost this exact same message! I am just so swept away with Jenna and her giving heart! Stay blessed, both you and Jenna! Much love...
Thank you for providing this for free on TH-cam, i learned a lot, even tough I'm not a beginner anymore. Water color is such a fun and versatile medium, but hard to handle. I added it to my techniques, and is starting to become a favourite.
You are nothing short of an amazing instructor!! Thank you for sharing all you talent and wisdom!
You have made my day . I have painted for 55 years but you explain your DEMO’S .Your art work is outstanding.THANKS FOR YOUR TIME. ❤
THANKS JENNA FOR THIS WONDERFUL INTRO CLASS ON WATER COLOUR FOR BEGINNERS.
I love how you explain everything. Plus how nice and slow you go. I am just starting as a senior. Just so calming to watch this video!
Glad you enjoy it, Lana! Thanks for sharing!
I bought your book a couple of years ago and was hooked for a few weeks. then i somehow lost touch with watercolor (impatience and a lot to do at work) but discovering your youtube channel inspired me to get back into watercoloring. thank you, jenna!
I LOVED the leaves on the stem. Just loved it. Can't wait to try it. You make it look so simple...
You are the best teacher! I went to your workshops...and still from this video received more information. Keep up the brilliant work. ❤
Thanks so much, Joy! I love hearing from former in-person students! ❤️
This is probably one of the best painting tutorials that I have ever seen! Thanks for sharing all this information in a very easy way to follow and the inspiration to try watercolors.
Thank you, Jenna. This is the most truly inspiring and informational video on Watercolor I have ever had the privilege of viewing. I am recovering from a stroke, and have taken up watercolor painting as part of my therapy. Am so glad I found your channel!
I cannot believe this is free. Thank you so much!!!!!
I am revisiting this video as a new water colourist and I am getting so much out of it! So grateful!
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THANK YOU for putting this up on TH-cam for free, such a detailed video and sooo helpful!
This was an awesome video. I paused and practiced and in the end made my first ever wreath. An afternoon well spent. Thankyou so much for this video ❤️
Awesome! You're very welcome, Sumera! ❤️
It is so humbling to watch an amazing artist/teacher openly share her gift with all of us. Thank you 😊
thank you for this! i'm younger and don't have my own means to attend classes that teach things like this, so this video was very helpful. i've recently become somewhat obsessed with watercolor (and am looking at it as an option for my future) so this video was a great guide and taught me a lot of things i didn't know!
Glad it was helpful! All the best in your watercolor journey!
I’m a mother of two young adults and one teenager and a former elementary art teacher. I’m just wishing you well with your passion and think it’s wonderful that you’re considering art/painting as endeavor for your future…best of luck, follow your dreams!
I appreciate every bit of time spent on explaining, examples, and walking through the process- the gift of an educator.
I’m literally 30 seconds in yet I’m so excited to be taught about this, I’ve suddenly grown a massive interest in watercolour art and want to become an expert at it one day. I believe this will really help me on my journey, thank you.
You can do it! Happy painting!
Same really excited 💜
I'm 46 years old, and haven't painted since I was about 19. You just made me excited about it again. You're not just a beautiful artist, but a great teacher. Thank you!
Can’t believe this content is free.. Thank you so much!
I bought some watercolor supplies awhile back and have been trying to practice techniques from others on TH-cam. Yours is the BEST I have found that answers all my questions. I appreciate that you have shown the location of each segment too so that we can stop and practice each exercise. Your tips on how to hold the brush has really made a difference for me. Thank you sooo much Jenna!
You do beautiful work. I have bought tons of watercolor supplies and afraid to get started, so I have been watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your talent with us.
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Jenna, you’re a great teacher! Your outlook as to people’s abilities is realistic generous, and you make this sometimes difficult kind of painting fun and not to be afraid of doing! THANKS for sharing your experience!
Wow ! Am I ever so grateful for stumbling upon your phenomenal tutorial. You have an amazing ability to teach this form of art and I'm so enthused about starting after many years of procrastination. I was originally inspired by my daughter's best friend at university who has just given up her full time job as an engineer of 25 yrs, turning her attention to a full time water colour artist. Then I found you Jenna and now I am hooked to see it's possible! Thanks again for your generosity from Denmark?
Glad you loved it, thanks Elizabeth! ❤️
Watching first to have an idea & get supplies 🎨 together then will watch again to paint along with you … So nice 👍 to do this from the comfort of my home with a tea 🫖 & puppy 🐶 makes a lovely afternoon 😊
This video really is gold, I thank you very much for taking the time and effort to record it for free for all of us. Thanks a lot!
the fact that on youtube most of the things are free and the thing about youtube is thhat you can wacht waterever you want. i love youtube and i hope you guys to
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Just started painting with Watercolours. Doing Christmas tags and cards. Loving it so much, but very new and so much to learn. You are very articulate in your teaching. I am excited to watch to the end.
This video is so generous to share with us, I'm so excited to start painting! Thank you
Wow - thank you - recently retired and have never pursued any "art", but have always wanted to. Am attending a group where we are exploring different techniques and mediums. However, must admit that I have become entranced by watercolour. Hoping to continue my exploration of watercolour further and I am sure that your tutorials will guide and enhance my journey. Again, many thanks.
Aww good luck girl
OMG thank you so much!! I started painting with watercolours about two years ago and all my knowledge is based on youtube videos and yours is by far the best I've seen so far!
This video is really of great help and guidance for beginners right from holding the brush from blending and bleeding the colours to make a beautiful painting with the techniques shown. I truly appreciate and thank for taking the time to put up this video for free.
Thank you Jenna for your TH-cam videos. I am rather new to watercolor and I can’t tell you how happy I am to find your Complete Guide to Watercolor video. It’s just what I needed! I started an intro into watercolor class yesterday. Even though I’ve used watercolor off and on for a few years I’ve realized I need to start completely over because there is so much I need to learn. Your channel has me excited to get started again! So a huge thank you!!!
I have wanted to start painting for a long time and your course has given me the knowledge and confidence to start experimenting and practising.
I'm watching this again and saving it to my favs. Love how you teach. In fact I'm sharing to my facebook that's how much I like it.
I really appreciate & enjoyed your video! I’ve been wanting to get into watercolors for a zillion years. I’m 65 and have been ordering supplies the last few years. I’m going to give it a try. I’m very excited. I grow a lot of flowers so I’m hoping that gives me a good start. I love your casual style of teaching and sense of humor. Yes we are BFFs!
Hi Jenna, I just want to say thank you for sharing all the tips, tools and tricks to paint magic with watercolor. I am also selftaught, trying to get info and practice out of books and internet for years now and still a beginner and lot to learn. Its really nice to have all the important basics in one video, it gives confirmation but also everything comes together, reminding me what and how to practise. I love your videos, your explanation is clear, fun and easy to follow, it also gives a peace of mind. I subscribed on your website for the free ebook but I also bought your 'Everyday Watercolor'- book. Im planning to practice everyday in October, making it a watercolor month. I just noticed your video is already 2 years old, wished I discovered it sooner :) Greetings from the Netherlands
Thank u. I’ve spent all day with you and that loud and lovable Miss Opera Rose. Love you both!
Thank you so much Jenna! I started painting with oil paints as a teenager and I’m quite detail oriented. I’ve been wanting to do looser painting with watercolors but find myself reverting back to detail and I get frustrated. You video is teaching me to relax and go with the flow, literally. Thank you for making this available to us all! Blessings to you!
I just found you on utube and started watching this video and so excited to finally find what I have been searching for ! No formal education, or training , just some classes from an artist, books and continually searching for a teacher just like you. Can’t wait to continue watching your instructional videos and more.
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Love that! Thanks for being here🫶🏻
@@JennaRaineyChannel I just purchased the Course " The Art Within" getting started to watch. I sent you an email, but no response - cannot reset my password.
Hi Jenna, I was able to reset my password. I have to say, thank you so much for who you are and how you explain everything as I am just beginning to watch the Course. I am so grateful for you - I am in tears as for so long I have felt this passion within. I have this creativity within me that I felt was not possible to surface. When I put the brush in hand put the paint on the brush, I look within and I am at Peace. and so much more !! I am beginning to watch your elements of sketching now. Thank you, Rita
Dear Jenna, I have been looking for a tutorial, that would explain technical details to me. Thank you so much for this! It’s very helpful for a beginner like me. And it makes me want to paint even more.
You're incredible! I tried so many other videos to teach me how to paint and you're the only good one I have found that properly explains and shows techniques and tricks. Thank you so much!
I have just started your classes and they are really wonderful. Thank you SO MUCH for putting this out there for us all--it is a great joy to work on watercoloring, especially during a pandemic, and we are all grateful for your generosity!
BEST. ART TEACHER. EVER. 🥰 This is the most relaxing (& informative) 2 hours I believe I've ever spent. Thank you. 53/F, just getting into watercolor as a hobby, former photographer, so I'm already comfortable with composition & color theory. I really just needed better techniques, quality supplies & to watch someone paint while they explained the process better. You're so funny, chill & patient. Can't wait to watch more of your videos. I'll bet you were a lot of fun in your classes.
Thank you Jenna, this is such a generous gift. I'm a knitter but I have been wanting to try watercolor for a while. This is an amazing course.
Thank you for this! Your time that you put into this video was such a gift! I'm still struggling with the flowers, but I think that's a lake of water after watching you paint the wreath. Very helpful to watch you paint.
I thought almost 2 hours would be overwhelming to watch but this was so relaxing and inspiring and informative 😍 wow, just wow ☺️ thank you so much
You‘re a great teacher 😊
AUSSSOME way for beginners...thnx a million for this video Sir.
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COMPLETE is the word. Thanks for making your knowledge available for free.
Just completed this. I am so excited and ready to learn. You are amazing!! Plan to go back through in segments with supplies ready and actually do the exercises. So grateful for this opportunity!
Thank you!
Just finished your video and was very pleased. The simplicity of process you show is great. I am an oil painter who wants to relax in style so I am giving watercolor a try. I believe this will do it. Thanks so much, your video is a winner, not only for an experienced painter but for new people wanting to get into painting.
This class is so great! I learned more than from any other tutorial I have taken and it really inspires me to keep going with watercolor. Thank you!
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Hi Jenna, I found your TH-cam channel a few days ago and love what you do. I watched the whole of this video and learnt so much. I enjoy drawing animals in pastel but have always loved the thought of painting flowers. I, like you, tried acrylics but felt them to be too heavy and the paint didn’t give me the effect I was looking for. When I watched your watercolour flowers they were exactly what I wanted to achieve, delicate and such lovely soft effects with the bleeding of the colours, beautiful! Thank you so so much for sharing your knowledge with us! I bought your book on Amazon and that arrived yesterday. I’m excited to learn! The tips about taking your time and not getting frustrated or being hard on yourself we’re very helpful too. Thank you. I’m managing 25 + years of ME/chronic Fatigue Syndrome which is tough but, praise the Lord, I’m steadily improving! ! Like you said, learning to paint takes a great deal of patience and kindness to oneself, which I don’t find easy, so thank you, you’ve helped me to remember to not get disheartened and take everything slowly. Improvement in anything takes time and as you say, we can’t rush things. I felt I was led to your site. I love God too. Keep doing what you do so well :)!
Oh Jenna, this is soo cool! Thank you so much for putting this up for everyone to watch, and even including your very informative E-book! That's a great gift! And: I really love your calm and nice way of explaining things. Really enjoying my evening with your course.
Great lesson! Thank you!
Unbelievable! I've put off learning watercolour for the reason I think many of us do - the rep that it's so hard to learn! But I realized I just need to learn some basic info & techniques for use in my mixed media. I'm only 12 mins into your vid and I'm feeling so grateful for the clear (and humorous!) instructions and tips. I will share this with my other procrastinating MM art buddies! Thank you, Jenna 😊🎨
Thanks so much for sharing, I hope this helps you learn the wonderful world of watercolor!
The quality of this free video just blew my mind. I learned so much. Thank you for this gift. I'll do the paid course as soon as I can make time.
Amazing! What a resource. Thank you!
This is one of the best tutorials on watercolors. Awesome !
I think you are missing the basics of water in watercolor for a true beginner. This is actually a bit more of an intermediate lesson session, in my opinion. A lot of people abandon watercolor because of the frustration of dealing with water. I was very lucky to study watercolor in Italy when I lived there. The water is the number one component to master for painting. The first thing we learned was how to control, add and remove water and WHY. We had to identify absorption on different substrates. We did this at first using only blue paint and nothing else (so we would not be distracted by color). We learned three different ways to add water to our work and why - dipping a brush into a jar of water - using a spray bottle to keep the paint pallet from drying out, using a squirt bottle to add water directly to a wash without muddying the wash. We spent more time on that part of our learning before we moved on to color theory and technique, because we would not get the results we needed if we did not understand the essentials of water.
That's rather interesting, and as much as I love Ms Jenna, and so appreciative of her generosity because she has given so much time and effort to teaching, and a person can learn a lot from her generous freebies on here. I tend to think you are exactly right. As a complete beginner, I found myself getting confused and rather in a state of information overload with her on the whole aspect of color theory and composition.
I think you a re exactly right with learning about how the water works, how it moves on the paper. Perhaps, not delving so much into colors at first would be helpful.
However, I can also see that much of that aspect would probably only be accomplished with a whole lot of practice.
I was also discouraged with the whole aspect of using expensive papers for practice, though I could understand her reasoning for using the quality expensive stuff, for a beginner, it is going to take a Lot of practice with the water and making many mistakes and simply playing to learn. You are going to use up a LOT of paper.
I checked and the brand she recommends is at a cost of about 2 dollars American per page!!! That's just way more than I could afford for simple play and practice.
I do appreciate her, and still can learn so much from watching her videos. This is invaluable information and lessons that she gives so freely!!!
Interesting, I think I'll look for some exercises focused on that thanks. I took an apprenticeship professionally and it's impossible to overstate the importance of mastery over the fundamentals.
I can only wonder, if you have studied that extensively, why you clicked on a beginner's course in the first place?
Thankyou for talking about this , because I myself have put so many colors on palette nd now I m so confused , I will learn essentials of waters
@@I.M.SofaKingdom even those who have experience are firever learners, it's also great to see how others develop their course if you want to develop your own (I'm replying for the OP because the answers seem obvious to me). Going back to basics is always good, even after decades of studies, no matter the fields and stydying with different teachers will only make you wiser
Recently renewed my interest in watercolors and have been cruising TH-cam for how-to videos. Very informative with valuable tips, especially for a beginner. Thank you for sharing with us.
I have learned so much from watching your tutorials. Thank you!
After watching ONE (this) video, eye MUST subscribe! Don't know if it has anything being a Gemini, but it's difficult to choose the meal eye want to eat from a restaurant's menu, what eye want to draw, which yoga channel to subscribe to and which artist to follow. BUT, Jenna has this natural nurturing energy to her; soft spoken, uses words that are easy to digest and that sticks for someone who's second language is English which to me translates to patience and we can ALL use patient teachers upon learning ANYTHING new. Thank YOU Jenna Rainey for leveling up the Collective in the forms that you do and have yet to discover. Blessings to you and yours, from New Orleans.